Dana Pratt is launching a weekly after-school program for teens at the BEC. The idea came to her before the holidays, as we would watch high school students walk through the mall on their way to home, the library, or wherever.
This week we started the advertising. Teens don't read newspapers, so reaching them may be a challenge. Dana tried standing on a corner near the school to hand out leaflets – but there were practically no kids walking (it was really cold). She set up a table in the mall, and about 20 kids did take fliers. We are doing the same the rest of the week. Dana has set next Tuesday as the start date for the activity.
The plan is to be very low key – just provide a wholesome place where kids can hang out, play some games, have some snacks, plus a short Bible-based devotion. Jane and I have a ping-pong table just taking up space in our garage, so we're donating that.
We've been looking for additional ways we can serve our community, and hope that this proves to be something valued by both the teens and their parents.
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